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OK, thanks Marcus! I'll keep this in mind in the future.
Just for info: I have 2x 500GB Samsung Spinpoints, a clean Vista Ultimate installation for 4 days now, no recordings yet, no other programs installed other than MP and her preferred 'helpers' (ffdshow, haalimediasplitter, deamontools, winrar, purevideo, RealAlternative, MPC)...
OK, thanks Marcus! I'll keep this in mind in the future.
Just for info: I have 2x 500GB Samsung Spinpoints, a clean Vista...
Setting your windows desktop to a higher refreshrate
makes watching tv/video/dvd smoother.
You can check this by playing some...
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Is possible to encrease bitrate of wma to ae 1400?
Is possible to encrease bitrate of wma to a.e. 1400?
Is possible to encrease bitrate of wma to ae 1400?
Is possible to encrease bitrate of wma to a.e. 1400?
The MediaPortal transcoding engine uses third-party filters to enable us to transcode the DVR-MS recordings to other formats...
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is this at all useful if i were to reduce the latency on my tv tuner cards?
is this at all useful if i were to reduce the latency on my tv tuner cards?
Utility to set PCI Latency and possibly prevent game stutter
or improve FPS and reduce live tv/movie stuttering.
This tweak is...
i have a dign h5 case with sasem vfd, do you know where and how to find the sasem onair driver?
i have a dign h5 case with sasem vfd, do you know where and how to find the sasem onair driver?
I recently installed a new IRTrans VFD module in my Dign HV5 but while doing that i could not resist to try my "broken"(it displays...
I have installed the donor comskip program. It is installed in c:\Program Files\Comskip\comskip.exe the program works great by clicking on a .ts file. It will not auto run from TVserver.
From TVservice.log [2015-04-09 19:10:12,637] [Log ] [scheduler thread] [INFO ] - ComSkipLauncher: Recording ended (M:\Team...
I have installed the donor comskip program. It is installed in c:\Program Files\Comskip\comskip.exe the program works great by...
Install comskip:
1. Download the latest Comskip release: http://www.kaashoek.com/comskip/files/
2. Unzip the comskip file to Your...
Just added these four image links to first post.
Sun : http://ima.weather.com/images/maps/en_UK/web_intl_uk_sad_day1_600.jpg
Respiratory : http://ima.weather.com/images/maps/en_UK/uk_respiratory_day1_600_en.jpg
Europe : http://ima.weather.com/images/maps/en_UK/web_intl_fcst_hilo_day1_600.jpg
Pollen ...
Just added these four image links to first post.
Sun : http://ima.weather.com/images/maps/en_UK/web_intl_uk_sad_day1_600.jpg...
I did search for the images at weather.com and here they are. They may go out of date one day but I tested them today and they work...
Whoo...I have to resurrect this really old thread since I ran into the same issue on the current build (1.2.2.0) running on a Windows 7 Home Premuim 32Bit edition (fully patched and no Anti Virus software running). Sometimes MP took a really long time to start up or the TV ran out of sync. The mentioned WMI service was blocking one...
Whoo...I have to resurrect this really old thread since I ran into the same issue on the current build (1.2.2.0) running on a...
Hi there
For a long time i have been having major problems with MP's MY TV. Whenever i ran it the bda graph(DVB-T card) would...
Hey, I'm working on support for Boxer so I need some new logos that isn't available at Com Hem yet
:thx:
Hey, I'm working on support for Boxer so I need some new logos that isn't available at Com Hem yet
:thx:
Hi,
I've created some channel logos for the swedish channels using CHli's Photoshop template
Please send me any updates so...
I have not try to play .kar file or midi.
I have codec so I can play mp3 and other video and sound system
I have not try to play .kar file or midi.
I have codec so I can play mp3 and other video and sound system
Here is what you need to do:
1. Download and install "Karaoke for DirectX" from...
For Taiwan and Asia users, I have just added some nice 400x430 static-linked satellite images to the MP wiki. These are provided by Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau.
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V6/observe/satellite/Data/s3p/s3p.jpg
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V6/observe/satellite/Data/s1p/s1p.jpg...
For Taiwan and Asia users, I have just added some nice 400x430 static-linked satellite images to the MP wiki. These are provided by...
0.0.0.5 intoduced the functionality of showing a satellite image for weather.
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/...
Hello all,
I'm using this HVR-1110 too. I hope to get it to work with this solution..
my problem is that i don't know where to put the code posted earlier. I have version 1.0.2.0 and can't find "capturecardsdefinitions.xml"
so where to put it to get it to work?? tnx
I'm also NOT using the tv server version, is this correct?
Hello all,
I'm using this HVR-1110 too. I hope to get it to work with this solution..
my problem is that i don't know where to...
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3 RC2
Windows Version: Vista 32bit
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 1.8 GHz
HDD: 4x Hitachi 60 GB
Memory: 2 GB...
Super work - it seems that 'tv 3 puls' is missing!
Super work - it seems that 'tv 3 puls' is missing!
Hi,
I have spend some time making decent TV icons for danish users, and now they are ready!
Its based on CHli, Swemart and...
thanks a lot for these logos. i just recently was able to configure my tv card properly and i finally can use it with tvserver/mp. those logos came in very handy.
the only thing i'm curious about now is if the scheduled EPG-updating will really work....time will tell...
also namal...ville dank für die dinger, mega-mässig!
thanks a lot for these logos. i just recently was able to configure my tv card properly and i finally can use it with tvserver/mp...
I spend some time creating logos for my HTPC here in Switzerland.
TV Channels Logos
Or without background :
Included...
Does someone know how to get the logo for the new Voice/TV Viisi -channel? I mean how can you insert "/" in the images name? Isn't that the way how MediaPortal knows what image to show in EPG?
Does someone know how to get the logo for the new Voice/TV Viisi -channel? I mean how can you insert "/" in the images name? Isn't...
http://funkiest.net/~globe/logos/fi-logos.rar
someone pointed me to this decent logo pack so i just added voice and extra
i...
I will have a look at those tvguide files
My goal is to get quality, not to get quantity. That's the reason I watch only four channels.
I will have a look at those tvguide files
My goal is to get quality, not to get quantity. That's the reason I watch only four...
Hi there,
Just wondered if somebody can help. I've setup my channels in the order I want them in Mediaportal setup, and no channel...
Did I mention that Comskip does h.264? At least the early access version?
Did I mention that Comskip does h.264? At least the early access version?
This is a How-To for those who want to use Comskip to cut commercials out of recordings (mpeg2).
Just select the file with your...
i made a thread about my remote here: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/tips-tricks-124/compro-remote-any-remote-device-mobile-phone-application-control-mp-without-focus-51180/
i had to make my own program for it to work, but can now control MP without it being the active application, i just have it running in the background on...
i made a thread about my remote here...
I've recently bought the compro t-200, and found the software that came with it quite shoddy (the EPG was rubbish), so I looked at...
Hi etheesdad,
I checked out Clonezilla last night and must admit that you're right: It's unusable for a NOOB- Linux.
The idea of Clonezilla was good, but the implementation failed.
I'll check your recommendation tonight.
Thx
/Gerd
Hi etheesdad,
I checked out Clonezilla last night and must admit that you're right: It's unusable for a NOOB- Linux.
The idea...
I use Acronis TrueImage, but others (Ghost) will do too I'm sure...
Just had a torrid weekend trying to install a Dvico...
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There's already a Tips & Tricks post for fonts, but it's a little brief and the question keeps cropping up so I thought I'd expand...
I adapted your script so you can use different configurations for each game. Have a look in myemulators Emulator configurations - Page 3 - MediaPortal Forum for details.
I adapted your script so you can use different configurations for each game. Have a look in myemulators Emulator configurations -...
Hello guys and gals, first off let me thank you developers for a media portal with class. It has everything I've ever wanted, so...
Total Newb Question.
Hi,
My name is Michael. Long time listener, first time caller. :P
So here's my dumb question: If you can control Homeseer with MediaPortal, wouldn't you be able to control Z-wave devices with HomeSeer doing the translation?
Thanks,
Michael
:thx:
Total Newb Question.
Hi,
My name is Michael. Long time listener, first time caller. :P
So here's my dumb question: If you...
Here's a gude to a simple, quick MP interface to Homeseer. This method provides control functions/inputs to Homeseer via calls to...
I was just wondering if it's possible to stop my music from selecting cover art+info automatically and downloading it?
Like when you get several hits it let's you choose, but it somehow 10% of the time identifies my album as: "Bill Mccue - A' The Best"
Happened for my Michael Jackson album, aswell as Echoes,Silence,Patience & Grace...
I was just wondering if it's possible to stop my music from selecting cover art+info automatically and downloading it?
Like when...
Did you know that:
1. you can create thumbnails for your files?
Its very easy. If your file is called
my song.mp3
then...
The link for the xmltv.zip file is not working. Any mirrors? Thanks.
The link for the xmltv.zip file is not working. Any mirrors? Thanks.
Currently right now the Zap2it plug-in in not working with the new TV engine. Because the new TV engine is all about TV and you...
after hours of struggle to enable passthrough on my aureon 5.1, I've finally found a solution:
cmediadrivers - Google Code
these drivers work flawlessly on my htpc machine. from what I gathered, several other cmedia cards are also supported which are mentioned in this thread, e.g. the nightingale.
after hours of struggle to enable passthrough on my aureon 5.1, I've finally found a solution:
cmediadrivers - Google Code
these...
Getting the best sound quality out of your HTPC
or why my HTPC sounds worse than the CD Player even though both are connected over...
Hi folks,
MP or my computer sometimes crashes during recording and dvr-ms file is not finished. In this cases it is usually impossible to play ti, convert it to MPEG etc. I spend a lot of time on it and tried many programs and tricks, but no success (e.g. with Graph edit, VideoReDo, DVRToolbox and many other). Finally I found program...
Hi folks,
MP or my computer sometimes crashes during recording and dvr-ms file is not finished. In this cases it is usually...
Hi folks,
MP or my computer sometimes crashes during recording and dvr-ms file is not finished. In this cases it is usually...
Thx for that! Can you explain that in plain English, please? Especially the part "compile the tvserver against the x86-architecture":S :S
Any pointers appreciated! :thx:
Thx for that! Can you explain that in plain English, please? Especially the part "compile the tvserver against the...
After having lot of issues getting TV3 working on Vista x64, (tried 10-15 builds) I finally gave up and reverted back to 0.2.3.0...
Hi,
I've never voiced my problem. I use The Search feature and filter through every single other thread on the board and use them as my benchmark to work off. Nor do I want to mess around with my system any more. I used to use all the SVNs and stay on the bleeding edge, also tried TV Server, but found myself, and in particular...
Hi,
I've never voiced my problem. I use The Search feature and filter through every single other thread on the board and use...
Because I had so much problems with stuttering tv on my box, I thought it might be a good idea to post a checklist for everyone...
thanks! I will try the plugin.
As for system information... duh, I have to click that box that makes my system specs available. There you go!
:)
thanks! I will try the plugin.
As for system information... duh, I have to click that box that makes my system specs available...
Hi folks,
I have a very high end Pioneer Kuro screen - and I'm on a quest to make sure that my tv quality is as good through...
You just saved me a couple of hours of hair pulling! And I only have a few hundred entries in movide DB! Before adding indexes configurator just slams CPU to the top, now it's vay much faster. Thanks!
You just saved me a couple of hours of hair pulling! And I only have a few hundred entries in movide DB! Before adding indexes...
I just migrated my MythTV video database to MediaPortal with much SQLing/Regex replacing. It had over 6,000 movie entries and media...
Hi Guys,
I also have the T750. I have made the change to the Capture Card Definitions XML as per the first post. On the Config, the card is showing and I can use the autoscan to find all of the digital channels.
Only problem now is when I go to My TV once Media Portal starts up. It shows a black screen for all of the digiital...
Hi Guys,
I also have the T750. I have made the change to the Capture Card Definitions XML as per the first post. On the Config...
After much research and testing I thought I'd post some tips on getting the Compro VideoMate T750 working with MediaPortal. Well...
tnp
I have the very same issue as you have/had converting dvrms "protected" files to mpg's. Did you ever get an answer or have you filgured out a way to convert with or without Graphedit? I'm going to try to attach an jpg to this reply to show I get when using graphedit on a dvr-ms "protected" file. Which by the way I pay Direct TV...
tnp
I have the very same issue as you have/had converting dvrms "protected" files to mpg's. Did you ever get an answer or have...
Hi,
Here is a quick guide to strip off the ASF wrapper MS use for their DVR-MS file format. This is used in MediaPortal for...
I can't get my 2ndary LCD TV to startup in FS.
I use /fullscreen /screen=1 and tried /fullscreen /screen=0 but both screens are always the same.
I tried checking "Startup in FS" and trying the above commands but its always FS when that's checked.
Using Screenselector, I only see my computer screen and not my TV....
Using 2.3 and...
I can't get my 2ndary LCD TV to startup in FS.
I use /fullscreen /screen=1 and tried /fullscreen /screen=0 but both screens are...
*** UPDATE 13/1/2007 - Works with MediaPortal 0.2.2.0 ***
Happy newyear ;)
With the following executable (attached is also...
Hi there....
I have looked a lot in the configuration util for MP, but i can´t figure out how to turn on TV when MP starts.....
It don´t need to be in fullscreen at all, just that it turns on in the MyTV userinterface would be great...
And also i need the MyTV to turn on on the right channel, how do i do that ??
Hi there....
I have looked a lot in the configuration util for MP, but i can´t figure out how to turn on TV when MP starts...
Hi there....
I have looked a lot in the configuration util for MP, but i can´t figure out how to turn on TV when MP starts...